Saxtons River, Vermont
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Saxtons River is an incorporated village in the town of Rockingham
in Windham County
, Vermont
, United States
. The population was 519 at the 2000 census. For over a hundred years, Saxtons River has been the home of Vermont Academy
, an independent secondary school.
The Saxtons River Village Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
in 1988. It covers 270 acres (1.1 km²) and is roughly bounded by Burk Hill and Belleview Roads, Oak Street, the Saxtons River, and Westminster West Road. The district comprises 133 contributing and 22 non-contributing buildings including examples of Greek Revival, Italianate, and Queen Anne architectural styles.
The district encompasses nearly the entire village (~84%) except for peripheral mid-20th century subdivisions.
, the village has a total area of 0.5 square mile (1.3 km²), all land.
was 1,032.2 people per square mile (400.8/km²). There were 220 housing units at an average density of 437.5/sq mi (169.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.46% White, 0.58% Asian, 0.19% from other races
, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.35% of the population.
There were 209 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were couples living together and joined in either marriage
or civil union
, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the village the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $36,944, and the median income for a family was $45,893. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income
for the village was $22,409. About 7.5% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Rockingham, Vermont
Rockingham is a town in Windham County, Vermont, United States, along the Connecticut River. The population was 5,309 at the 2000 census. Rockingham includes the incorporated villages of Bellows Falls and Saxtons River, as well as a large rural area west of Interstate 91.Rockingham has no formal...
in Windham County
Windham County, Vermont
Windham County is a county located in the U.S. state of Vermont. As of 2010, the population was 44,513. Its shire town is Newfane.-Geography:According to the U.S...
, Vermont
Vermont
Vermont is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. The state ranks 43rd in land area, , and 45th in total area. Its population according to the 2010 census, 630,337, is the second smallest in the country, larger only than Wyoming. It is the only New England...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 519 at the 2000 census. For over a hundred years, Saxtons River has been the home of Vermont Academy
Vermont Academy
Vermont Academy is an American coeducational boarding/day school and college preparatory school for grades nine through twelve and also offers acceptance for students seeking a post-graduate year. Founded in 1876, it is located in Saxtons River, Vermont. The school is coeducational, and...
, an independent secondary school.
The Saxtons River Village Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places
National Register of Historic Places
The National Register of Historic Places is the United States government's official list of districts, sites, buildings, structures, and objects deemed worthy of preservation...
in 1988. It covers 270 acres (1.1 km²) and is roughly bounded by Burk Hill and Belleview Roads, Oak Street, the Saxtons River, and Westminster West Road. The district comprises 133 contributing and 22 non-contributing buildings including examples of Greek Revival, Italianate, and Queen Anne architectural styles.
The district encompasses nearly the entire village (~84%) except for peripheral mid-20th century subdivisions.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
The United States Census Bureau is the government agency that is responsible for the United States Census. It also gathers other national demographic and economic data...
, the village has a total area of 0.5 square mile (1.3 km²), all land.
Historic buildings
- Congregational Church (Main Street); 1836, 1871
- Saxtons River Village Building (Upper Main Street); c. 1860, c. 1970
- "Maple Grove," Smith-Bancroft-Neill House (Upper Main Street); c. 1830 and later
- Warner Block-Odd Fellows Building (Main Street); c. 1850
- Sabin-Bryant Block (Main and School Street); c. 1865
- Saxtons River Public School (School Street); 1915
- Saxtons River Inn (Main Street and Academy Avenue); 1903
- "The Beehive" (Academy Avenue); c. 1860
- Simonds Store - Saxtons River Village Market (Main Street and Academy Avenue); c. 1870
- Tin Shop or Saxwin Building (Main and Maple Streets); c. 1850
- Baptist Church (Main Street); 1840
- Fuller Hardware Store (Main Street); c. 1830
- Saxtons River Woolen Mill foundation (Maple Street); c. 1847 and later.
- Wool Pulling Shop (River Street); c. 1870
- Old South Meetinghouse site (Westminster Street)
- Saxtons River Cemetery (off Westminster Street)
- Tenney's Lumber Mill (off Westminster Street); 1870
- Thompson Gristmill (Westminster Street); c. 1850
Demographics
As of the 2000 Census, there were 519 people, 209 households, and 137 families residing in the village. The population densityPopulation density
Population density is a measurement of population per unit area or unit volume. It is frequently applied to living organisms, and particularly to humans...
was 1,032.2 people per square mile (400.8/km²). There were 220 housing units at an average density of 437.5/sq mi (169.9/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 98.46% White, 0.58% Asian, 0.19% from other races
Race (United States Census)
Race and ethnicity in the United States Census, as defined by the Federal Office of Management and Budget and the United States Census Bureau, are self-identification data items in which residents choose the race or races with which they most closely identify, and indicate whether or not they are...
, and 0.77% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.35% of the population.
There were 209 households out of which 29.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.2% were couples living together and joined in either marriage
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
or civil union
Civil union
A civil union, also referred to as a civil partnership, is a legally recognized form of partnership similar to marriage. Beginning with Denmark in 1989, civil unions under one name or another have been established by law in many developed countries in order to provide same-sex couples rights,...
, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.4% were non-families. 27.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.48 and the average family size was 3.06.
In the village the population was spread out with 29.3% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 27.0% from 45 to 64, and 13.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 37 years. For every 100 females there were 93.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 80.8 males.
The median income for a household in the village was $36,944, and the median income for a family was $45,893. Males had a median income of $30,625 versus $28,750 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the village was $22,409. About 7.5% of families and 11.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 26.0% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.
Notable natives and residents
- Dr. Daniel Campbell, M.D.
- John Butler SmithJohn Butler SmithJohn Butler Smith was an American manufacturer and Republican politician from Hillsborough, New Hampshire. Born in 1838 in Saxtons River, Vermont, he served New Hampshire as a member of the Governor's Council, and as Governor. Smith Memorial Congregational Church, U.C.C in the town is named for...
- Crescent DragonwagonCrescent DragonwagonCrescent Dragonwagon is an author, writer, teacher, and performer. She has written two novels, several cookbooks, and one book of poetry....